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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Rotherhithe 1898
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Rotherhithe]
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The following particulars relate to articles purchased under the Acts for analysis
| Article. | Number of Samples. | Genuine. | Adulterated or Improperly Labelled. | *Amount of Fines. | Costs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ s. d. | £ s. d. | ||||
| Brandy | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Butter | 22 | 21 | 1 | — | — |
| Cheese | 4 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Cocoa | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Coffee | 4 | 3 | 1 | — | |
| Coffee (mixed) | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Gin | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Gregory's Powder | 1 | 1 | ... | — | |
| Margarine | 14 | 13 | 1 | — | — |
| Milk | 40 | 35 | 5 | — | — |
| Mustard | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Pepper | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Bum | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Vinegar | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Whiskey | 3 | 3 | - | - | - |
| 100 | 91 | 9 | Nil. | Nil. |
• Eight of the above samples adulterated, being the first offence, letters of caution were sent by order
of the Vestry.
In one case the percentage was too small for prosecution.